Arcadia Characters & Character Analysis

Arcadia Characters

Captain Edward Brice

Captain Brice is the bold and blustery brother of Lady Croom. He is not as refined or witty as his sister, but he can be equally as stubborn. When on duty, he serves in the British Royal Navy. While off duty, he has been staying at Sidley Park with his sister and pursuing Mrs. Chater, the wife of Ezra Chater. Because Mr. Chater is even less perceptive than he is, Captain Brice has been able to conduct his love affair with Mrs. Chater right under the poor man's nose. At one point, faced with the possibility that Septimus Hodge might be dallying with Mrs. Chater as well, Captain Brice offers to stand up for Mr. Chater in a duel for her honor. The twice cuckolded Chater never realizes he is caught between two of his wife's lovers. When the Chaters are finally thrown off the property for their...
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